Experience the quintessential Montana lifestyle with this marvelous 4-bedroom North Lolo home, completed in 2018. Just minutes from Missoula, its expansive views and proximity to nature trails, fishing spots, and ski areas make it a recreational haven. The home rests on a south-facing hilltop at the end of a cul-de-sac in the beautiful Ponderosa Heights neighborhood. If you are looking for an alternative to large subdivisions in town, this upscale Missoula County neighborhood has a charming and intimate feel, while being only 3-5 minutes additional drive time from schools or work in Missoula. As you enter the home, nearly every room has breathtaking views of the Bitterroot Valley. The open-concept main floor features 9 to 14-foot ceilings, a stone fireplace, rustic walnut kitchen cabinets, and a chic dining area with distressed barn-wood inlays. The fully covered wraparound deck, accessible from the living room and both the east and west bedrooms, guides you to a Bullfrog hot tub and intimate stonework patios.The west wing houses a sun-soaked master suite with deck access and a luxurious bathroom featuring a custom-tiled walk-in shower. Completing this level are two additional bedrooms with an adjoining full bathroom, a half-bath near the kitchen, a walk-in hidden pantry, laundry room, and garage access.The lower level features a huge family-friendly recreation and theater room complete with a wet bar, large windows, walkout access to patios, and unique Epoxy-Plus metallic flooring. An oversized fourth bedroom, bathroom, and large storage areas also reside on this level.The backyard is the crown jewel, boasting stone patios shaded by surrounding aspens, a hot tub, rockscaped fire pit, and a magnificent vista. Landscaping around the patios emphasizes native and drought-tolerant plants with drip irrigation. Extra features include an oversized 4-car garage prepped for gas heat, an RV pad with a 30 amp charging outlet (or convert to an EV charging station), garden shed, and sprinkler system. Live your best Montana life in this picture-perfect haven with plenty of room for outdoor gear! The lot extends the full distance down to the lower road, with no possibility for the view being blocked by future construction. Lolo Peak Brewery & Grill is at the bottom of the hill in walking distance for craft beer and great food with friends.